H. E. Bates

Herbert Ernest Bates (16 May 1905 – 29 January 1974), better known as H. E. Bates, was an English writer of novels and short stories. His best-known works include Love for Lydia, The Darling Buds of May and My Uncle Silas. Early life Herbert Ernest Bates was born on 16 May 1905 in Rushden, Northamp...